Alex Minsky is embracing his new life. Which includes some of this: And this: In this episode we talk about: How he got blown-up in Afghanistan His recovery process and subsequent spiral into alcoholism His forced sobriety and the new life he’s enjoying and protecting How saying “Yes” can lead to amazing opportunities How to stay […]

Miles O’Brien has been a journalist for over 30 years and has won every award you can name. Countless assignments of his have put him in harm’s way and yet, as Miles says, “Life has a way of surprising you.” In this episode we discuss: The unlikely accident that led to the amputation of his […]

Kary Oberbrunner helps people. He helps people discover their identity, uncover their purpose and then he helps develop a plan to carry out that mission. And he’s really good at it. I had the pleasure of meeting Kary at the World Domination Summit in Portland, OR earlier this month and I’m so glad I did. […]

Maysoon Zayid has been all over the internet lately. Whether it’s Upworthy or The Huffington Post, Maysoon’s TED Talk, which has already inspired millions, is making the rounds. As it should be. Recently, I had the good fortune of speaking with Maysoon and I’m so proud to share our discussion with you! Our discussion runs […]

The sports bug bit Joe Rogers early. Born into a hockey family in a hockey state (Michigan), Joe started early and knew by age 9 he would be playing Division I college hockey. A lofty goal for any boy in America, it was especially gutsy for Joe. Born with a limb-difference, Joe’s parents had no […]

Subscribe to Podcasting One-Handed on iTunes here A while back I got a text from my friend Erin. Erin is an elementary school teacher and she had just read a book called Harry and Willy and Carrothead with one of her students.  She thought I would like it. She was right. When I saw her text, […]

Back in September, the limb-different community tuned in to the Miss America pageant to see if Miss Iowa, Nicole Kelly, would win. She didn’t win, but following her path to the pageant was fun and seeing her on TV, just like millions of others did, made us proud. I’m honored to share with you an […]

ARE YOU READY TO GET JACKED-UP?! Kyle Scheele is our guest for episode 6 and he BRINGS IT.  I invited Kyle onto the podcast because he helps people, especially teens, live better stories with their lives.  I’m always encouraged and motivated after I talk to Kyle and I think you will be after this HOUR […]

Episode five is ALIVE! I’ve been waiting a while to say that. In this episode: I’ve been getting several questions about learning to drive, so I answer that at the beginning. Interview with Shaholly Ayers!  This is Shaholly’s first podcast interview and I think she did AWESOME! Find Shaholly online at: ShahollyAyers.com, on Twitter @ShahollyA and […]

In this episode: Welcome and recap of the Helping Hands Midwest weekend Interview with Tony Memmel (find him on Twitter, Facebook and at TonyMemmel.com) Kwestions with Kristy – What do you remember about starting school?  What advice do you have for parents whose kids are starting soon? Interview with my mom – My mom tells us […]